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May 06, 2013 | 12:15 PM CDT
Nonaqueous Emulsions: History and Current Specialized Applications
By: Paul Thau PacarTech, Berkeley Heights, NJ
Since the early 1980s, nonaqueous emulsions have attracted technical interest as potential vehicles and delivery systems for personal care products. This is due to the development of a broad range of silicone-based emulsifiers, silicone polymers and other polymeric emulsifiers that have enabled their use. This article will briefly review their history and evolution into current-day specialized applications.
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Apr 19, 2013 | 03:37 PM CDT
Next-generation Carbopol® Polymer Proves Highly Efficient at Lower pH Levels
Consumer demand for products that provide anti-aging and healthy-skin benefits is driving the creation of many new cosmetics. However, many of the active ingredients that are beneficial to the face and neck are most effective at lower pH ranges. In this Q&A, Lubrizol’s Bryan Moran, Sr. R&D Scientist, talks about Carbopol® Ultrez 30 polymer (INCI: Carbomer), a new rheology modifier, and how it can help formulators achieve preferred viscosity, suspension and stability in gels or emulsions containing challenging additives such as alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs).
Apr 10, 2013 | 09:47 AM CDT
Lubrizol Debuts Carbomer with Electrolyte Tolerance, Thickening and Broad pH
Lubrizol has added a new rheology modifier to its Carbopol range that offers electrolyte tolerance, high thickening performance in a broad pH range and rich, distinct sensory attributes in challenging skin care formulations.
Apr 09, 2013 | 01:43 PM CDT
Croda Introduces Sensorial Ingredients for Skin, Hair and Sun
At in-cosmetics 2013, Croda will be introducing a host of sensorial ingredients across the skin, sun and hair care categories in addition to debuting new formulations for the Asian and Latin American markets.
Apr 02, 2013 | 12:56 PM CDT
Hair Shine Ingredient, Plant-based Solubilizer and Sustainable Surfactant from Soliance
Soliance is debuting three new ingredients at in-cosmetics 2013 in Paris: a hair shine ingredient, a plant-based solubilizer and a sustainable surfactant.
Apr 02, 2013 | 12:38 PM CDT
Dr. Straetmans Introduces Natural Oil Thickener and Cold-processable Emulsifier
At in-cosmetics 2013 in Paris, Dr. Straetmans will introduced a natural thickener for oils that can convert liquids into solids and a natural, o/w, cold-processable emulsifier.
Mar 12, 2013 | 02:13 PM CDT
Organic Avocado and Coconut Butters for Skin and Hair from Naturochim
At in-cosmetics in Paris, Naturochim will introduce the latest additions to its Premium Organic line of butters, avocado and a coconut.
Jan 22, 2013 | 05:24 PM CST
Patent Picks— Emolliency, Antioxidant, Colorstay and Styling Benefits in Hair
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to hair care, including hair styling, conditioning, colorstay and more.
Dec 05, 2012 | 10:11 AM CST
Natural and Eco-friendly Plant Fiber Emulsifier
Berg + Schmidt has created a natural emulsifier and thickener based on fruit and cereal fibers.
Dec 04, 2012 | 04:18 PM CST
Study Finds Growing Demand in US for Natural Polymers
A report by the Freedonia Group Inc. has forecasted US demand for natural polymers to grow 6.9% annually to US $4.6 billion in 2016.